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3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
Un départ du Ti analytique vers une histoire pleine d'action, laquelle cependant est tout aussi passionante, mais néanmois semble quelque hors d'ésprit de ces romans.
Most excellent. Since the setting is ancient China, in the late 600's, the story works well even in a book almost 50 years old. And since the author was an expert on that time and place, the details ring true.
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
One of the most enjoyable aspects of this series is seeing the villains get their comeuppances in suitably gruesome ways.
One of the best of the series, and the most like a Chandler novel. You wouldn't think one could do the scene where the detective is told to just shut up and get in the car in the 7th century, but van Gulik pulls it off.
Zweitlektüre. Um 1996 war ich sehr begeistert von der "Richter Di"-Serie, habe aber seitdem nicht mehr reingesehen. Auf Empfehlung meines Bruders (dem ich damals alle Bände geschenkt hatte) noch mal gelesen, aber mein Krimi-Überdruss (Folge der Arbeit in der Krimibuchhandlung, ca. 1996-1998) erstreckt sich offenbar auch auf meine Lieblingsbücher von damals. Die Handlung war mir zu verwirrend, die Beschreibung der handelnden Personen zu adjektivreich und Richter Di zu vielseitig begabt.
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
An enjoyable historical mystery with a complicated plot and a satisfying finale.
